News August, 2010

2010/08/18

The Bulgarian Ministry of Regional Development announced Tuesday they are releasing the funds to assist local municipalities in developing the tourism sector.

The program has been long-anticipated by the authorities around the country because it increases the amount for co-financing from 5% to 15%.

The “Assistance for Development of Natural, Cultural, and Historical Attractions” item is part of the EU “Regional Development” program. The amount is BGN 173 M – 85% of it would come from the...

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2010/08/18

Bulgarian environmental activists are organizing a cleanup of trash in the area of the famous Seven Lakes in the southwestern Bulgarian mountain of Rila, August 24-29.

The initiative is organized by Za Zemyata eco-NGO and the authorities of Rila National Park. Everyone is invited to join and help. Work is fully volunteer and participants have to bring own equipments such as tents and suitable clothing.

The Seven Lakes are one of the most famous natural site in Bulgaria – seven blue glacial...

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2010/08/17

This year Bansko will surprise all guests and residents of the resort with a unique open air opera festival.
The opera festival will take place on the 27th and 28th of August. The festival is a new initiative, which aims to become a tradition for Bansko.

The program of the festival is prepared by Maestro Kaludi Kaludov. The scene will be at the main square in Bansko.

Program of the festival:
27th of August - Toska - Giacomo Puccini.
28th of August - Gala concert with popular...

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2010/08/17

Over 150 participants in the yacht Tour International Danubien (TID) have landed in the Danubean town of Vidin in northwestern Bulgaria. They will visit some of the local landmarks and attractions.

Over 150 participants in the yacht Tour International Danubien (TID) have landed in the Danubean town of Vidin in northwestern Bulgaria. They will visit some of the local landmarks and attractions.

TID is the largest rowing regatta in the world and for two months each year participants...

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2010/08/10

This year, once again, Spirit of Burgas is a supporter of two important social causes which ideas are supported by the responsible citizen, not only in Bulgaria but around whole the civilized world. Both are exceptionally human and refer to the handicapped children in our society, on the one hand, and striving for a more human attitude towards animals, on the other.

This is the second consecutive year SPIRIT of Burgas is standing for the ideas of I CAN TOO foundation, which, through the...

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